In the highly competitive realm of wakeboard boats, there are the can do’s and the wanna do’s. Tigé has come up with a mix of hull configuration, and customizable parameters that let you dial in the wake of your choice with just a few easy to use controls. It all comes together in the RZ2, a 22’ (6.7 m), easy on the eyes thrill ride that’s changing the way we’ll define wakeboats, and more to the point, define the wakes.

Key Features

Patented ConvexV Hull & TAPS2 Technology

Hand-laid multi-directional fiberglass hull

Heavy-duty all-brass underwater gear

Stainless steel capped curved glass windshield

Stainless steel hardware and fasteners

E Controls electronic technology

Tigé SpeedSet cruise control

TigéTouch Medallion can-bus digital instrumentation

Air/water temperature gauge

Deutsch electrical connectors

Premium grade 36 oz. marine upholstery

Snap-in carpet

Insulated coolers, self-draining

Oversized, removable swimstep

Shark–eye LED navigation lights

Specifications

Tigé RZ2 (2010-) Specifications

Length Overall

22' 0''6.70 m

Dry Weight

4,150 lbs.1,882 kg

Beam

102''2.59 m

Tested Weight

N/A

Draft

N/A

Fuel Cap

48 gal.181.7 L

Deadrise/Transom

N/A

Water Cap

none

Max Headroom

open

Bridge Clearance

N/A

Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.

Engine Options

Tigé RZ2 (2010-) Captain's Report

The Tigé RZ2 allows you to control the size of your wake on a level that most other wakeboard boats can only dream about.

Capt. Steve Says...

In the last year or so Tigé has came up with a patented system for controlling wake. Usually you just get the option of adding weight in the form of pumping water into ballast bags, or there's some sort of plate that drops into the water. At Tigé, they’ve reconfigured the hull, added a trim plate at the stern and ballast bags all over the boat so you can dial in the parameters you’re looking for in ways that were previously unavailable. The hull design is called Convex V and the variable control is called TAPS2.

With the ballast bags deflated, there’s plenty of storage on both sides of the center engine compartment.

The Convex V/TAPS Marriage...

It starts with the hull design. Where other wakeboats have hull bottoms that run in a straight line until they get to the stern and then hook down, Tigé’s actually curves slightly upward. The more transom in the water, the more wake you will have. That’s why Tigé designs its buttocks curving up. That drops the transom down, creating a bigger wake.

Tigé then adds an adjustable plane on the centerline at the aft end of the hull that you can adjust, much like a trim tab. Want a bigger wake? Adjust the TAPS2 plane up and you have your hook down and a fatter wake. Want a flat wake? Bring the TAPS2 plane down and you get a more laminar flow to the hull.

Getting it On

Does it work? Oh yeah it does, but better with the ballast bags filled. Without any added ballast, activating the TAPS2 did make a difference in the boat’s on-the-water profile - that is to say, the bow came up and down with the control. But the difference in wake was negligible, at least from the driver’s seat. At the end of the towline, maybe it would be more pronounced. But the fact that it did anything at all is a step past other boats that have a fixed, hooked-down hull that changes nothing.

Note how the swim platform is right at the surface of the water. This eliminates the need for a reboarding ladder. There is still a grab handle in the center of the transom to assist in reboarding.

However, add ballast and things change dramatically. Now when you bring the TAPS2 up, the stern sinks way down, and the wake… well, if you want higher, then perhaps Olympic ski jumping is more for you. I was able to easily go from a moderately flat wake to a monster wake-surfing wake, all with the touch of a throttle-mounted button, a much more significant change than with the ballast bags empty.

Now of course, from an operational standpoint, it wasn’t pretty. No one would say that operating a boat with so much extra weight, and having the bow so high, is efficient or cost effective, but in the world of wakeboarding, it’s not about the driver's comfort. It’s all about the wake and speed, and in this boat, you can have it your way.

Tigé Touch...

But all of this is of little consequence if you can’t get back to a favorite position the next day. With Tigé Touch, you can do that and more. With its 6.5” (16.5 cm) touch screen, you can create up to 25 different profiles that contain information on boat speed, ballast bag levels, and TAPS adjustments, AND you can name those profiles after the friends that they are dialed in for. Tigé Touch also allows you to have full control of all switches and tunes (regardless of what source they come from) and even gives you a readout of all gauges. We get into a full review of Tigé Touch elsewhere on our site and you should check it out.

Tigé Touch gives you complete control of the boat’s ballast tanks, TAPS2 plate, and speed plus all electrical and tunes.

Comfort Level...

Aside from giving you such definite control of your wake, the Tigé RZ2 is also a very comfortable boat. The helm bucket seat is wraparound and both the seat bottom and lumbar areas are firm mesh. This makes for a cooler seat on hot days, relieves sticking to the seat when you’re in a swimsuit, and keeps the seat dry when you’re sitting in a wet swimsuit.

The dash is totally uncluttered thanks to the bulk of the gauges relegated to the Tigé Touch. Note the cubby under the touch panel and the convenient storage placed where a flat bulkhead would do on other boats.

The helm is totally uncluttered, mostly due to the fact that the bulk of the gauges are relegated to the Tigé Touch. You still have a speedo, tach, and TAPS2 gauge with fuel and engine temp embedded in each of the outside gauges. The fuel gauge could use a little tweaking: It’s a bar graph that gives fuel quantity in percent. I’d like to see a readout of the gallons remaining as well. The throttle is right at the fingertips when your arm is resting on the armrest, allowing you to make incremental changes to the boat's speed.

Check out the mesh seat and back. This gives great cooling on hot days and it’s also great for wet swimsuits.

The walkthrough to the bow has the usual flip-open window, and for blocking the wind when closed, there’s a Lexan insert that slides in below. While effective for blocking wind, it’s yet another item needing to be stored. I’d rather see a hinged door instead. My last gripe is the small cubby just below the Tigé Touch control. It needs to be a bit deeper and angled down to keep stuff from dumping out in your lap.

And Now For A Touch of Genius...

While browsing the features of the Tigé Touch, I noticed that the switch for the blowers is integrated into the menu. So, to start the blowers, you turn on the ignition, which activates the Tigé Touch; after it boots, hit switches/blowers to activate. To me, that’s a sure recipe to never activate the blowers before starting and my faith in Tigé plummeted for that reason alone.

There are manual override switches for the lights and blowers, but they’re tucked way under the dash and you have to get on your knees to see them. But then... (wait for it...), I turned the key to the off position and noticed that things got noticeably quiet. What’s up with that??? I turned the key back on and noticed a hummmmm... So I went back to the engine hatch and opened it up and the blower was running. Turn the key off and it stops… turn the key on and it starts. Brilliant! Just turn the key on for four minutes and then start. Why every boat isn’t made with this automatic blower feature is beyond me and Tigé not only deserves an award for coming up with it.

The wraparound seating is very comfortable and with the pickle fork bow, there’s plenty of room forward. Notice the drink holder at the stern. Two storage compartments (one under her arm, the other under her butt) double as transom coolers. These girls were nowhere to be seen on test day.

Specifications and Performance

The Tigé RZ2 has a LOA of 22’ (6.7 m), and a beam of 8'6" (2.6 m). Her empty weight is 4,150 lbs (1,882.4 kgs) and she carries 48 gallons (181.7 L) of fuel. We tested the RZ2 on a chilly Texas day with light winds and mild waves. Her test power was a 5.7L MPI PCM EX343. I have to give high marks to PCM for calling a spade a spade... the EX343 is 343-hp, no marketing hype.

The Tigé RZ2 had a top speed of 43.1 mph and a best cruise of 23.9 mph reached at 3000 rpm. At that speed, her fuel consumption was only 7.6 gph. which translates to a range of 136 miles.

Given the fact that the Tigé RZ2 makes controlling the wake so easy, coupled with her striking good looks and easy handling, it’s hard not to look at this boat and feel that she’s a winner.

Tigé RZ2 (2010-) Test Result Highlights

Best cruise for the Tigé RZ2 (2010-) is 23.9 mph (38.5 kph), and the boat gets 3.14 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.34 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 136 miles (218.87 kilometers).

Standard and Optional Equipment

Tigé RZ2 (2010-) Warranty

Tigé RZ2 (2010-) Warranty Information

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